In late 2023, Folashade Adewunmi was lured to Benin Republic with a tempting job offer. Promised a salary in dollars and relying on family referrals, she paid N700,000 for a work permit. However, upon arrival, she discovered a sinister human trafficking operation. Trusted family members, including her nephew Emmanuel, were complicit. Held hostage in dire conditions, her SIM card and passport were seized to prevent escape. Eventually, as sickness spread, captives retrieved crucial documents allowing Folashade to call for help and return to Nigeria. The ordeal highlights the deceptive nature of trafficking schemes.
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Community should ensure adequate vigilante groups to fight human trafficking.